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VA area data

Norfolk, VA

Aggregated across 14 ZIP codes in Norfolk.

Population: 233,596 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Norfolk, VA is $328,841 — up 0.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $393,794 after a median 34 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,769/month. 54 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coastalflooding, lightning, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.2% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$328,841

Median home value

+0.8%

1-year change

34

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$328,841
1-year appreciation
+0.8%
3-year appreciation
+6.1%
5-year appreciation
+18.6%
10-year appreciation
+57.4%
All-time peak (2026-02)
$331,494
House Price Index (state)
423.6 (+3.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$393,794
Median list price
$411,863
Median price per sqft
$214
1-year sale-price change
-0.8%
Median days on market
34 days
Homes sold (recent period)
39
For-sale inventory
944
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
29
1-year forecast
+1.8%
Days to pending
41 days
New listings (monthly)
328

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,769/mo
1-year rent change
+6.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,491/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,509/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,710/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,371/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,790/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
54
Elementary schools
31
Middle schools
6
High schools
5
School districts serving the area
Department of Education State-Operated Educ Prgms, TIDEWATER REGIONAL ALTERNATIVE ED PROJECT, Norfolk City Public Schools
Schools include
NORFOLK JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER, TIDEWATER REGIONAL ALTERNATIVE ED PROJECT, Easton Preschool at Fairlawn, Ingleside Elementary, LAKE TAYLOR HIGH

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, lightning, coldWave, heatWave, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 23% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
12.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
5
Nearest Superfund site
Norfolk Naval Base (Sewells Point Naval Complex) (0.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
64.1°F
Average high
71.4°F
Average low
57.1°F
Annual precipitation
52.2 in
Annual snowfall
3.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
20
Days with Good air quality
331
Days with Moderate air quality
33
Highest AQI recorded (year)
94

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
469
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
104,945
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
93,149

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
70
Nearest national park
Fort Monroe National Monument (6 mi)
National parks include
Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park, Fort Monroe National Monument, Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
272
Nearest airport
Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field) (NGU) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field) (NGU) (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
10
Hospitals include
SENTARA LEIGH HOSPITAL, BON SECOURS MARYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, MARY IMMACULATE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.9 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
17
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,175 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,962
Housing built before 1970
59.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.4%
Median annual property tax
$3,177
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
73.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
103,319
Average weekly wage
$1,273
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
145

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

NorfolkState medianUS median
Median home value$328,841$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$393,794$380,000$325,000
Median days on market34 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$1,769/mo$2,038/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,177$1,619$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Norfolk, VA?
$328,841.
What is the median sale price in Norfolk, VA?
$393,794.
How long do homes take to sell in Norfolk, VA?
Median days on market: 34 days.
What is typical rent in Norfolk, VA?
Typical rent: $1,769/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Norfolk, VA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, lightning, coldWave, heatWave, hurricane.
Is Norfolk, VA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Norfolk, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 23% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Norfolk, VA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Norfolk, VA?
5 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Norfolk Naval Base (Sewells Point Naval Complex), 0.4 mi.
How many schools serve Norfolk, VA?
54 schools (31 elementary, 6 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Norfolk, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 14.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Norfolk, VA?
Good. Median AQI: 20. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Norfolk, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 103.2 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Norfolk

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